Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer

Company:
Glassboard Product Development

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

At Glassboard, we specialize in creating innovative hardware solutions by blending creativity, engineering excellence, and user‑centric design. Our mission is to help bring groundbreaking ideas to life, supporting our clients from concept to production. We’re a team of problem‑solvers, collaborators, and dreamers who take pride in delivering exceptional products.

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Industrial Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a strong understanding of design principles and user experience. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and clients to craft innovative, functional, and visually compelling products.

• Concept Development:
  Generate creative design solutions and concepts through sketching, rendering, and 3D modeling that align with project requirements and user needs.
• Prototyping:
  Create physical and digital prototypes to test ideas and validate concepts.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside engineers and cross‑functional teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet performance specifications.
• Client Interaction:
  Present ideas, concepts, and designs to clients, incorporating feedback into iterations.
• Research:
  Conduct market and user research to inform design decisions, keeping up with industry trends and materials.
• Design for Manufacturing:
  Develop production‑ready CAD models and documentation for handoff to manufacturing partners.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of professional experience in industrial design; experience in a consulting or product development firm is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Solid Works, Key Shot, and Rhino.
  • Strong 3D modeling and rendering skills.
  • Exceptional sketching, ideation, and storytelling abilities.
  • Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics.
• Mindset:
  • Highly collaborative with a user‑focused approach.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management.
  • Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate quickly.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and innovative projects.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.